10 Alternative Home Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar

1. Natural Flea Repellent: Shampoo as normal, pat dry, then spray a mixture of 3/4 apple cider vinegar and 1/4 warm water over coat. Massage into skin.

2. Allergy Solution: Take 1 tsp of apple cider vinegar, followed by a glass of water to relieve allergy symptoms.

3. Natural Deodorizer: Skip the Febreeze and try spritzing a little apple cider vinegar around your room.

4. Toner: Apple cider vinegar acts as a natural anti-inflammatory. Dilute with 1 part vinegar, 2 parts water and using a cotton ball, apply to your face.

5. Sparkling Hair: Rejuvenate hair, reduce frizz and encourage hair growth by massaging a few tablespoons of the vinegar into your hair, after shampooing.

6. Disinfectant: Using a mixture of 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar and 1 cup water, use as a natural cleaner to wipe down your bathroom and kitchen.

7. Teeth Whitener: Scrub a little cider vinegar onto your teeth for extra sparkling pearly whites.

8. Sunburn Solution: Summer is coming to an end, but there’s still enough of that summer sun left to burn the skin. For sunburn relief, soak a washcloth in cider vinegar and apply directly to your skin. This also helps prevent future peeling.

9. Weed Control: Use a mixture of 1 part apple cider vinegar and 8 parts water to kill weeds. Simply spray on to your weeds and let the cider to the work!

10. Veggie Wash: Skip the mass-marketed vegetable garden wash and make your own using four tablespoons of apple cider vinegar for each gall of cold water. Use on your vegetables and fruit as you wash away dirt, residue and bugs.